Hpw To Remove Silicone Adhesive from Shower Walls?

[Jack and Liz Pearce]

Howdy, WanderlodgeForum family.

After bumping it for the umteenth time, Jack removed a soap dispenser
from our shower wall. Underneath the backing plate of this dispenser was
some sort of silicone adhesive. It is clear and I can pick it off in
teeny, tiny pieces. That is not very efficient. We are not sure what
material the shower walls are, either. Don't think that they are Corian.

Any ideas or suggestions as to how to remove this adhesive? <sigh>

Thanks,
Regards,
Jack and Liz Pearce
Fulltiming in a 1993 Wanderlodge WB40
Summering in Buena Vista, CO

[Fred Hulse]

Jack & Liz
The most economical product is WD40 to remove silicone residue.
Dampen a rag with it and apply for a few minutes and wipe off with another rag.
Fred & Jeanne Hulse
Morristown Arizona
1997 Wanderlodge WLWB41

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[bloomas]

----- Original Message -----
From: Jack and Liz Pearce
To: WanderlodgeForum@yahoogroups.com
Sent: Saturday, August 25, 2007 4:54 PM
Subject: [WanderlodgeForum] Hpw To Remove Silicone Adhesive from Shower Walls?

You can use Goo Gone.Works good and it does not scraps or leave marks.You can
fined it at Home depot or here is the # 800 255 3924
Bob Loomas 1985 PT 36


Howdy, WanderlodgeForum family.

After bumping it for the umteenth time, Jack removed a soap dispenser
from our shower wall. Underneath the backing plate of this dispenser was
some sort of silicone adhesive. It is clear and I can pick it off in
teeny, tiny pieces. That is not very efficient. We are not sure what
material the shower walls are, either. Don't think that they are Corian.

Any ideas or suggestions as to how to remove this adhesive? <sigh>

Thanks,
Regards,
Jack and Liz Pearce
Fulltiming in a 1993 Wanderlodge WB40
Summering in Buena Vista, CO





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[Pete Masterson]

Don't rule out Corian ... I think my shower walls (in my '95) are
made of the stuff.

The silicone adhesive/caulk is difficult to remove, but a single edge
razor blade in a flat holder is often able to do the trick. I'v also
seen scrapers in the hardware store that hold a utility knife
(trapezoidal) blade. These are somewhat more robust than the razor
blades.

Hardware stores sell a variety of "adhesive solvents" for various
products ... but they require testing on a bit of the wall material
to ensure that it won't damage it. I'd go with the mechanical
(scraping) solution first -- then look for solvents only as a last
resort.

Always be gentle, as the Corian (or other plastic material) can be
easily scratched. If the walls are Corian, they can be restored by
much polishing, if you scratch while removing the silicone.

Pete Masterson
'95 Blue Bird Wanderlodge WBDA 42
El Sobrante CA
aeonix1@...



On Aug 25, 2007, at 2:54 PM, Jack and Liz Pearce wrote:

> Howdy, WanderlodgeForum family.
>
> After bumping it for the umteenth time, Jack removed a soap dispenser
> from our shower wall. Underneath the backing plate of this
> dispenser was
> some sort of silicone adhesive. It is clear and I can pick it off in
> teeny, tiny pieces. That is not very efficient. We are not sure what
> material the shower walls are, either. Don't think that they are
> Corian.
>
> Any ideas or suggestions as to how to remove this adhesive? <sigh>
> Fulltiming in a 1993 Wanderlodge WB40



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[Leroy Eckert]

I don't know about later model coaches. My coach has a fiberglass shower which
means gel coat, just like a boat. Silicone can be nasty. The solvent I use to
clean up when applying Silicone is Denatured Alcohol. I rarely use silicone,
many other sealants are far more efficient.
Leroy Eckert
1990 WB-40"Smoke N Mirrors"
Niceville, FL
Royale Conversion
----- Original Message -----
From: Pete Masterson
To: WanderlodgeForum@yahoogroups.com
Sent: Saturday, August 25, 2007 8:01 PM
Subject: Re: [WanderlodgeForum] Hpw To Remove Silicone Adhesive from Shower
Walls?


Don't rule out Corian ... I think my shower walls (in my '95) are
made of the stuff.

The silicone adhesive/caulk is difficult to remove, but a single edge
razor blade in a flat holder is often able to do the trick. I'v also
seen scrapers in the hardware store that hold a utility knife
(trapezoidal) blade. These are somewhat more robust than the razor
blades.

Hardware stores sell a variety of "adhesive solvents" for various
products ... but they require testing on a bit of the wall material
to ensure that it won't damage it. I'd go with the mechanical
(scraping) solution first -- then look for solvents only as a last
resort.

Always be gentle, as the Corian (or other plastic material) can be
easily scratched. If the walls are Corian, they can be restored by
much polishing, if you scratch while removing the silicone.

Pete Masterson
'95 Blue Bird Wanderlodge WBDA 42
El Sobrante CA
aeonix1@...

On Aug 25, 2007, at 2:54 PM, Jack and Liz Pearce wrote:

> Howdy, WanderlodgeForum family.
>
> After bumping it for the umteenth time, Jack removed a soap dispenser
> from our shower wall. Underneath the backing plate of this
> dispenser was
> some sort of silicone adhesive. It is clear and I can pick it off in
> teeny, tiny pieces. That is not very efficient. We are not sure what
> material the shower walls are, either. Don't think that they are
> Corian.
>
> Any ideas or suggestions as to how to remove this adhesive? <sigh>
> Fulltiming in a 1993 Wanderlodge WB40

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